Gabriel Brindusescu
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Personal motto:
Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you.
Later, his dad taught him how to drive on a field and from that point he started driving everything that had 4 wheels and an engine, including a van, a truck and a tractor. He usually annoys his friends by taking the keys and driving their cars when they have to go somewhere.
When it comes to car preferences, he will tell you that classic cars are the best, especially old American muscle. There are few modern day cars that get him really excited, and don’t ever dare to ask him about hybrids or EVs if you don’t want to see him
Your BMW Airbag Riding Jacket Is Here
29 Sep 2016, 12:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / You’ve probably already met that type of rider so obsessed with one brand he or she will buy every single piece of additional kit the said marque is offering - from keychains and belts to luggage systems and protective gear. If you’re o...
Honda Recalls Grom and NSS300 Over Fuel Pumps
29 Sep 2016, 11:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Although it was more of an experiment, Honda did a great job with the Grom and sold them like hot cakes. However, there seems to be a problem with their fuel pumps, and the issue is present on NSS300 scooters too, so you’ll have to pay your d...
Guy Recovers Stolen Motorcycle In One Day Aided By Cab Driver And LoJack Man
28 Sep 2016, 15:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / I love Twitter stories - they social media’s interface makes for short and concise paragraphs which are a delight to read and this one I just stumbled upon, definitely ranks top place over others I have read. Twitter user Willenski (@ericd...
Rider Merges Into Dense Traffic Too Hot, Manages Not To Crash
28 Sep 2016, 14:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Trying to merge with slow traffic at speed is a recipe for disaster 9 out of 10 times. However, this KTM 390 Duke rider was that 10th case and managed not to kill himself. The action seems to happen somewhere in Colombia and according to the vid...
Ethel Is One Mean Victory Octane Custom Bike
28 Sep 2016, 12:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you never heard of Rick Fairless before, we’ll tell you he’s one of the most colorful characters in the biking scene. He owns Strokes Dallas motorcycle shop and has been a Victory advocate for some time now, his joint being also a de...
Yamaha YZF-R1M Order Books Open Next Month
28 Sep 2016, 11:30 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Yamaha recently announced some color changes for a large part of its 2017 range. But along with that, there’s a new batch of limited-production YZF-R1M flagship sportbikes on the way, and you will be able to apply for one online next month. ...
2017 Yamaha Range Gets New Colors
28 Sep 2016, 09:49 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / In the market for a new Yamaha motorcycle? The 2017 supersport, hyper naked, sport touring, adventure, and heritage models will be given a fresher look through a set of new color setups. Yamaha’s supersport range includes the YZF-R1 and YZ...
Don’t Ride Exhausted Or You’ll Bite the Dust
27 Sep 2016, 15:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you can go 300 miles a day in a car, the same may not be as accessible on a motorcycle. The wind will take a toll on your body while the constant “road reading” will fatigue your eyes and mind. That’s when you should stop. I...
BMW and Honda Found to Have Most Responsive Motorcycle Dealerships
27 Sep 2016, 14:10 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We live in a time when paying a visit to an actual motorcycle dealership comes second to getting information online or from a specialized app. These modern platform also lets the user ask the dealership for extra details, and it looks like BMW and ...
“Wrench Against The Machine” Is A New Motorcycle Build-Off Show
27 Sep 2016, 13:37 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Remember the “Junkyard Wars,” the show where two teams had to build complex machines out of junk and then pit them against each other? Well, if you liked that, Esquire Network’s Wrench Against The Machine should be on your watchli...
Triumph Street Triple Celebrates 10 Years With Special Edition
27 Sep 2016, 12:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Then years have passed since Triumph launched the Street Triple super naked and to celebrate the special milestone, the UK company has created three unique special editions. All the limited edition Street Triple will feature a special paint fini...
Spoil Your Kid With An Electric Polaris Slingshot
27 Sep 2016, 11:24 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Children toy and baby products manufacturer Peg Perego is excited to announce the launch of their new product - the Polaris Slingshot. Yep, they got licensed to build a scaled down version of the popular roadster for kids to enjoy the experience. ...
Here’s Why Motocross Helmets Aren’t Good For the Highway
26 Sep 2016, 14:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We turn to YouTube star RoyalJordanian once again as one of his newest videos show how dangerous a motocross helmet can get at high speeds if it still has the beak attached to it. Before diving into the action, you probably want to know why the ...
“Ride With Norman Reedus” Gets Second Season
26 Sep 2016, 14:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / If you are a Walking Dead fan, and this is the first time you hear actor Norman Reedus has his own show about motorcycles, you should immediately go and binge on the whole first season. The rest of you, don’t worry, the show will return in 20...
EBR Motorcycles Announces New 2017 Models
26 Sep 2016, 13:26 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / EBR Motorcycles struggled a lot in the past, but it looks like it managed to stay alive and actually be profitable as the company recently revealed their plans for 2017, which include a new model to be shown. “It has been an amazing summer...
Energica Plans Electric Charger Network for 2017
26 Sep 2016, 12:11 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Electric motorcycles - they are pretty fun, but you can’t take one and go out into the wilderness yet. Still, you could take any of the Energetica models on some of the most popular riding routes starting next year, as the company envisions a...
Dougie Lampkin Breaks TT Wheelie Record
26 Sep 2016, 11:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / As we reported earlier, 12-times trial world champion Dougie Lampkin was getting ready to wheelie the entire length of the Isle of Man TT course on a modified bike. And yes, he did it this weekend, getting in the record books as the first man to ev...
Guy Martin Attempts Another Record, This Time In Air
23 Sep 2016, 14:53 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Conditions on the Flat Salts may have postponed Guy Martin’s record attempt to become the fastest man on a streamlined bike, but he won’t stop at that as his plans are now to be the first man to cross the English Channel in a human-powe...
Honda UK Recalling GL1800 Goldwing for Airbag Issue
23 Sep 2016, 14:08 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Yeah, in case you didn’t know, the Honda Goldwing is such a big beast it comes with an airbag. In fact, it is the first bike in the world to be fitted with such a system and it looks like older models have been diagnosed with some issues rega...
Don’t Park Your Motorcycle Like This When It’s Wet
23 Sep 2016, 13:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Grip is a very delicate matter when it comes to riding a motorcycle and thinking your rubber touches the asphalt in two spots the size of 1800s dollar coins should be enough to make you take things easier when it’s wet outside. Not for this g...